Mondli Makhanya
latest news & developmentsA critical reflection on post-2024 elections in South Africa
The coalitions that will soon take place will determine the course of South Africa for years to come
Shaun Johnson: Charm without the smarm
The Weekly Mail hired him to get the training project off the ground; he did much, much more than that, writes Irwin Manoim
Sanef: Govt still dragging their feet on Madiba health protocol
Sanef has expressed concern over government’s failure to sign off on protocol regarding reporting on former president Nelson Mandela’s health.
Press ombud criticises media response to complaints
The press ombudsman has lashed out at some media houses for ignoring complaints about published articles.
Cosatu attacks ‘capitalist’ press
But the trade union federation stops short of calling for a mandatory media tribunal.
Sanef welcomes possible Secrecy Bill amendments
Sanef and the Right2Know campaign have welcomed the possible inclusion of a public interest defence in the Protection of State Information Bill.
Zapiro slams new press code
The cartoonist believes it is too prescriptive and ignores the creative freedom of artists.
Editors not invited to media indaba
Sanef is among the key players not asked to attend parliamentary discussion on transformation.
Haffajee: Mea culpa from Avusa
The <em>Sowetan</em> newspaper apologised to <em>City Press</em> editor Ferial Haffajee on Thursday for publishing an insulting column.
Miyeni calls for top editor’s head after Avusa shake-up
Eric Miyeni has called for Avusa to fire its editor-in-chief after the <i>Sowetan</i>’s acting editor quit over the column that got Miyeni fired.
Miyeni considers suing over Sowetan dismissal
Axed <i>Sowetan</i> columnist Eric Miyeni is considering taking legal action against the paper for sacking him over his column about Ferial Haffajee.
Overhaul of self-regulation on the cards
Sanef is setting up an "eminent persons’ panel" to investigate ways to strengthen and reform the print media’s self-regulation system.
Sanef slams Manyi for ‘rock bottom’ relationship
The SA National Editors’ Forum’s chair has laid the blame for the abysmal relationship between the media and the state squarely at Jimmy Manyi’s feet.
Sanef holds urgent meeting after Manyi comments
Sanef is to hold an urgent meeting to discuss a "deteriorating relationship" between itself and government communications head Jimmy Manyi.
Durban lensman manhandled by VIP guards
A photographer allegedly assaulted by VIP protection unit bodyguards in Durban on Wednesday said he was thinking about pressing charges.